1
law
: giving a reason to bring an action or a lawsuit against someone
Firing people because of their age is actionable.
2
chiefly US, formal
: able to be used as a basis or reason for doing something
We've received actionable information that the men are hiding in these mountains.
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“Actionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/actionable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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